This bacon grilled cheese combines melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and briny dill pickle slices between buttered, golden-brown bread. The tangy pickles cut through the richness for a standout flavor that elevates the classic sandwich.
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Preheat griddle or frying pan to medium heat
Put 2 TBSP butter down to melt
Lay down both slices of bread in the butter
One slice you'll stack the cheese, bacon & pickles
After about 1 minute add the top part of the bread which should be already starting to toast slightly
After 2-3 minutes carefully flip the sandwich, and cook until bread on both sides is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Best served hot immediately. Leftovers do not reheat well due to the bread texture softening.
Yes. Sharp cheddar, gruyere, or Swiss work well. Avoid soft cheeses that won't melt evenly between the bread layers.
Use medium heat and watch the bottom slice after 1 minute before adding the top bread. Flip carefully at 2-3 minutes when the bottom is golden; the residual heat will melt the cheese fully.
Yes. The recipe uses 5-6 slices as a guide. Adjust to taste, but avoid overstuffing or the sandwich may fall apart during flipping.
No. The recipe requires cooked, crispy bacon. Raw bacon won't cook through in the 2-3 minute cook time and will make the sandwich soggy.
No. Melt the butter in the pan first, then lay both bread slices in it to toast and cook. This ensures even browning and prevents excess butter.
